Egyptian flight hostage drama ends

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The hijacking of a domestic Egyptian flight that forced it to divert to Larnaca airport in Cyprus has ended with all hostages being released and the hijacker surrendering.

EgyptAir Flight MS181 was taken over by a passenger claiming to be wearing a suicide explosive belt.

After a morning of tension, the hijacker was seen walking down the steps of the aircraft with his hands raised.

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